Way back in the 20th century (1980, to be exact), cable network Bravo launched as a PBS-like channel showcasing the performing arts. Fast-forwarding to now, Bravo is home to the most performative art of them all: Reality TV. From the “Real Housewives” franchise to the “Below Deck” universe, Bravo brings you more aggro-exaggerated fights than UFC and WWE combined.
Bravo is available in over 70 million US households via cable, satellite, and streaming TV, which likely means you can watch what happens live (with or without Andy Cohen) in yours.
What channel is Bravo on near me?
Bravo, like its former NBCUniversal cablemates USA and Syfy, is an easy get through major TV providers across the country—you won’t have to search long to find its familiar word-balloon logo in your channel guide. To make it even simpler, we’ve gathered the Bravo channels of 50 US cities below.
Bravo channels in major US cities
| City | Cox channel | DIRECTV channel | DISH channel | Optimum channel | Spectrum channel | Xfinity channel |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Albuquerque, NM | — | 237 | 129 | — | — | 44 |
| Anchorage, AK | — | 237 | 129 | — | — | — |
| Atlanta, GA | 46 | 237 | 129 | — | 50 | 70 |
| Austin, TX | — | 237 | 129 | 76 | 62 | — |
| Bakersfield, CA | — | 237 | 129 | — | 71 | — |
| Baltimore, MD | — | 237 | 129 | — | — | 29 |
| Boston, MA | — | 237 | 129 | — | — | 79 |
| Bronx, NY | — | 237 | 129 | 44 | 18 | — |
| Brooklyn, NY | — | 237 | 129 | 44 | 18 | — |
| Buffalo, NY | — | 237 | 129 | — | 54 | — |
| Charlotte, NC | — | 237 | 129 | — | 37 | — |
| Chicago, IL | — | 237 | 129 | — | — | 82 |
| Cincinnati, OH | — | 237 | 129 | — | 70 | — |
| Cleveland, OH | — | 237 | 129 | — | 53 | — |
| Colorado Springs, CO | — | 237 | 129 | — | — | 50 |
| Columbus, OH | — | 237 | 129 | — | 71 | — |
| Dallas, TX | — | 237 | 129 | — | 85 | — |
| Denver, CO | — | 237 | 129 | — | — | 180 |
| Detroit, MI | — | 237 | 129 | — | — | 69 |
| El Paso, TX | — | 237 | 129 | — | 50 | — |
| Fort Lauderdale, FL | — | 237 | 129 | — | — | 66 |
| Fort Worth, TX | — | 237 | 129 | — | 85 | — |
| Fresno, CA | — | 237 | 129 | — | — | 63 |
| Honolulu, HI | — | 237 | 129 | — | — | — |
| Houston, TX | — | 237 | 129 | — | 85 | 65 |
| Indianapolis, IN | — | 237 | 129 | — | 42 | 58 |
| Jacksonville, FL | — | 237 | 129 | — | — | 15 |
| Kansas City, MO | — | 237 | 129 | — | 50 | — |
| Las Vegas, NV | 53 | 237 | 129 | — | — | — |
| Los Angeles, CA | — | 237 | 129 | — | 76 | — |
| Louisville, KY | — | 237 | 129 | — | 32 | — |
| Memphis, TN | — | 237 | 129 | — | — | 243 |
| Miami, FL | — | 237 | 129 | — | — | 66 |
| Milwaukee, WI | — | 237 | 129 | — | 45 | — |
| Minneapolis, MN | — | 237 | 129 | — | — | 30 |
| Nashville, TN | — | 237 | 129 | — | 62 | 56 |
| New Orleans, LA | 40 | 237 | 129 | — | — | — |
| New York, NY | — | 237 | 129 | — | 18 | — |
| Oklahoma City, OK | 65 | 237 | 129 | 76 | 85 | — |
| Orlando, FL | — | 237 | 129 | — | 57 | 56 |
| Philadelphia, PA | — | 237 | 129 | — | — | 80 |
| Phoenix, AZ | 60 | 237 | 129 | — | — | — |
| Pittsburgh, PA | — | 237 | 129 | — | — | 50 |
| Portland, OR | — | 237 | 129 | — | 66 | 181 |
| Sacramento, CA | — | 237 | 129 | — | — | 68 |
| Salt Lake City, UT | — | 237 | 129 | — | — | 181 |
| San Antonio, TX | — | 237 | 129 | — | 23 | — |
| San Diego, CA | 42 | 237 | 129 | — | 40 | — |
| San Francisco, CA | — | 237 | 129 | — | — | 48 |
| San Jose, CA | — | 237 | 129 | — | — | 48 |
| Seattle, WA | — | 237 | 129 | — | — | 66 |
| St. Louis, MO | — | 237 | 129 | — | 72 | — |
| St. Paul, MN | — | 237 | 129 | — | 54 | — |
| Tampa, FL | — | 237 | 129 | — | 51 | 254 |
| Tucson, AZ | 43 | 237 | 129 | — | — | 64 |
| Washington, DC | — | 237 | 129 | — | — | 60 |
Get Bravo with cable or satellite
Bravo is carried by most cable and satellite TV providers, including Xfinity, Spectrum, and DIRECTV. Cable services vary by region, but satellite TV (which consists only of DIRECTV and DISH these days) is available everywhere with a clear view of the sky.
| Provider | Type | Price | Bravo | Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cox | Cable | $20.00–$184.00/mo. | ✔ |
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| DIRECTV | Satellite | $94.99–$174.99/mo. | ✔ |
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| DISH | Satellite | $94.99–$124.99/mo. | ✔ |
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| Optimum | Cable | $15.00–$140.00/mo. | ✔ |
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| Spectrum | Cable | $40.00–$145.00/mo. | ✔ |
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| Verizon Fios | Cable | $105.00–$149.00/mo. | ✔ |
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| Xfinity | Cable | $65.00–$135.00/mo. | ✔ |
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Get Bravo with a live TV streaming service
Bravo is also available on internet-based live TV streaming services like YouTube TV and Hulu + Live TV, but not Fubo or Philo.
| Provider | Type | Price | Bravo | Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DIRECTV | Streaming | $94.99–$174.99/mo. | ✔ |
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| Fubo | Streaming | $19.99–$108.99/mo. | — |
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| Hulu + Live TV | Streaming | $88.99–$99.99/mo. | ✔ |
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| Philo | Streaming | $33.00/mo. | — |
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| Sling TV | Streaming | $19.99–$60.99/mo. | ✔ |
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| YouTube TV | Streaming | $82.99/mo. | ✔ |
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Get Bravo with a streaming app
With your TV provider login, you can watch older and next-day new shows on the Bravo app, available on Roku, Amazon Fire TV, Apple TV, and Android platforms. Peacock also carries all Bravo programming, including new episodes the day after their airdate.
What’s on Bravo?
Bravo is all-in on reality TV, including the entirety of the current “Real Housewives” lineup (“Atlanta,” “Beverly Hills,” “New Jersey, “New York City,” “Potomac,” “Salt Lake City,” Dubai, and “Rhode Island”) and the “Below Deck” fleet (“Below Deck,” “Below Deck Mediterranean,” “Below Deck Down Under,” “Below Deck Sailing Yacht,” and “Below Deck Adventure”). There’s also “The Valley,” “Summer House,” “Southern Charm,” and the long-running “Top Chef,” as well as “Watch What Happens Live with Andy Cohen” to help keep it all straight.
Bravo channel guide FAQ
Is Bravo an NBC channel?
As of 2026, Bravo remains part of the NBCUniversal group of channels, which also includes broadcast networks NBC and Cozi TV. Cable nets USA, Syfy, and MS NOW have been transferred from NBCUniversal to the new company Versant.
How can I watch Bravo without cable?
If you don’t subscribe to a cable, satellite, or live TV streaming provider, you can find all of Bravo’s current shows and most older series on Peacock, NBCUniversal’s on-demand streaming service.
Is Bravo or Peacock cheaper?
To watch Bravo shows on a cable, satellite, or live TV streaming service, you’d have to pay at least $50 a month to get the channel, as well as dozens of others you may or may not be interested in. Peacock’s plans, Premium ($7.99–$10.99 a month) and Premium Plus ($16.99 a month), are considerably cheaper, and both carry all of Bravo’s content.
